: Filmed in August 1998 in Bilbao, Spain , primarily at the Guggenheim Museum, which was chosen for its unique, deconstructivist architecture.
"Sweetheart," a collaboration between (credited as JD) and Mariah Carey , is a hip-hop and R&B remake of the 1986 freestyle hit originally by Rainy Davis . Released in 1998 , the track served as the lead single for Carey’s first greatest hits album, #1's , and the third single from Dupri’s debut studio album, Life in 1472 . Key Facts and Production
: While the song was sent to U.S. radio on September 7, 1998 , its planned commercial release in the United States was withdrawn. Instead, it was often distributed for free with purchases of the #1's album. Jermaine Dupri - Sweetheart ft. Mariah Carey
: In a 2018 interview, Dupri admitted he wished he could redo the song to make it sound "a little more ghetto".
Directed by , the music video is known for its striking visual style and exotic location. : Filmed in August 1998 in Bilbao, Spain
: In a departure from his signature style, Williams opted not to use a fisheye lens because the museum building itself already provided inherent visual distortion.
: Carey is seen in metal-mesh outfits designed to match the museum's motif and riding through the city on a motorcycle. Chart Performance and Critical Reception Key Facts and Production : While the song was sent to U
: Classified as a blend of dance, hip-hop, and R&B, the track features heavy synths and bass runs.